Having good quality friendships has a major impact on physical and mental health, even more so than family relationships.
A new study shows that even online friendships can affect a person's overall health, and might even help them reach their personal goals of quitting smoking or losing weight.
This is especially true for those struggling with obesity. The study shows that online support helps people to follow diet and exercise plans better than real life friends can.
The author of the study, Damon Centola, wrote, "Our findings suggest that obese individuals may be more dependent than healthier individuals on the compositions of their social networks for making decisions about adopting health behaviors."
To learn more, read the full article: The Curious Connection Between Friendship and Health
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